Slash 9.8 is a carbon enduro mountain bike built to handle big hits, rail corners and rip down the mountain faster than you ever thought possible.
Ultra-stiff and ultra-tough carbon frame, carbon wheels and the most refined suspension tech from RockShox make this long-travel 29er a worthy contender for any dedicated rider and enduro podium.
The RockShox ZEB fork's bigger 38 mm stanchions help you stay on your line through the chunky stuff, while the updated damper lets you dial in the feel
The new, removable Knock Block has a bigger steering angle to keep cables and hoses safe without sacrificing the turning radius
Trek added a second down tube guard to better protect your frame from shuttle-related damage.
Wider seat tube, wider dropper – the 34.9 mm diameter post is stronger, more durable, and moves up and down faster.
A large internal storage compartment in the down tube lets you stow tools and gear.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Internal frame storage: Keep your riding essentials handy at all times with no riding pack.
- Knock Block 2.0:Prevents your cables from being damaged in a crash or the back of the car.
- 12-Speed GX Drivetrain: Winch the steepest climbs and shred the next descent.
Full Specification:
- Frame: OCLV Carbon, Internal storage, ABP, Boost148, Knock Block 2.0, EVO link, tapered head tube, Mino Link, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, 160 mm travel, threaded bottom bracket, 34.9mm seat tube
- Rear Shock:NEW RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230x62.5 mm
- Fork: RockShox ZEB Select+, DebonAir spring, Charger 2.1 RC damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Maxle Stealth, 170 mm travel
- Number of Gears:12
- Gear Shifters: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
- Chainset: SRAM GX Eagle, DUB MTB Wide, 30T, Boost (55 mm chain line), 170 length
- Chainrings:30T
- Rear Cassette:SRAM XG-1275, 10-52, 12-speed
- Chain: SRAM GX 12 speed
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur:SRAM GX
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73 m, BSA threaded
- Pedals: Not Included
- Rims: NEW Bontrager Line Elite 30, OCLV Mountain Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle
- Front Hub: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru-axle
- Rear Hub: Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 108T Rapid Drive, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru-axle
- Front Tyre: Bontrager SE5 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 TPI, 29x2.50"
- Rear Tyre: Bontrager SE6 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Core Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 TPI, 29x2.50"
- Brakes: SRAM Code R 200/180 rotors
- Handlebars: Bontrager Line Pro, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 820 width
- Handlebar Grips: Bontrager XR Trail Pro, alloy lock-on
- Headset: Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
- Stem: Bontrager Line Pro, Knock Block, 35 mm clamp, 0-degree, 40mm
- Saddle: Bontrager Arvada, austenite rails
- Seatpost: Bontrager Line Elite Dropper, 100 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 34.9 mm, 345 mm length
- Accessories: Bontrager Bits frame storage bag
- Weight:M - 14.46 kg / 31.87 lbs (with tubes)